European Theatre - Resource Packs

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This is a collection of resource packs on National Theatre productions on texts by European playwrights. These packs are for teachers, students, researchers or anyone interested in discovering more about National productions. Each pack contains production images, articles, interviews and practical exercises. Included in this pack is Mother Courage and Her Children, Phedre and The Cherry Orchard.

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Episodes

3 Winters

This is a background pack for the National Theatre's 2014 production of 3 Winters. Included in this pack is a synopsis of the play, a rehearsal diary and interviews with the cast and playwright, Tena Štivičić.

Feb 16, 2015

From Morning to Midnight

This is a background pack for Melly Still's 2013 production of From Morning to Midnight by George Kaiser in a new version by Dennis Kelly. Included in this is a rehearsal diary and interview with actor Adam Godley.

Mar 04, 2014•3 sec

Liolà

This is a background pack for Richard Eyre's 2013 production of Liolà, in a new version by Tanya Ronder.

Nov 13, 2013•2 sec

Children of the Sun

A background pack for the Children of the Sun by Maxim Gorky, directed by Howard Davies and adapted by Andrew Upton in 2013. This pack includes a rehearsal diary and profiles on each of the characters.

May 17, 2013•2 sec

The Captain of Köpenick

This is a background pack for Adrian Noble's 2013 production of The Captain of Köpenick by Carl Zuckmayer, in a new English version by Ron Hutchinson. The pack includes an interview with the director, an interview with Antony Sher, profiles on each character and rehearsal diaries.

Apr 15, 2013•2 sec

Pains of Youth

This is a background pack for Katie Mitchell's 2009 production of Pains of Youth by Ferdinand Bruckner. Included in this pack are research facts and questions.

Aug 31, 2012•1 sec

Philistines

This is a workpack pack for Howard Davies' production of Philistines by Maxim Gorky.

Aug 31, 2012•2 sec

The Cherry Orchard (2011)

This is a background pack for Howard Davies' 2011 production of The Cherry Orchard by Anton Chekhov.

Aug 31, 2012•2 sec

A Dream Play

This is a background pack for Katie Mitchell's 2005 production of A Dream Play by August Strindberg.

Aug 31, 2012•2 sec

Cyrano de Bergerac

This is a workpack for Howard Davies' 2004 production of Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand. Included in this pack are discussion points and practical exercises.

Aug 31, 2012•2 sec

Danton's Death

This is a background pack for Michael Grandage's 2010 production of Danton's Death by George Buchner.

Aug 31, 2012•2 sec

Mother Courage and Her Children

This is a background pack to Deborah Warner's 2009 production of Mother Courage and Her Children by Bertolt Brecht. Included in this pack is a timeline for Mother Courage's journey and Tony Kushner on Mother Courage.

Aug 31, 2012•3 sec

Phedre

This is a background pack for Nicholas Hytner's 2009 production of Phedre by Jean Racine. Included in this pack is a glimpse at the rehearsal process and a synopsis.

Aug 31, 2012•1 sec

Pillars of the Community

This is a background pack for Marianne Elliott's 2005 production of Pillars of the Community by Henrik Ibsen. Included in this pack is an introduction to Ibsen and production research material.

Aug 31, 2012•3 sec

Tales from the Vienna Woods

This is a workpack for Richard Jones' 2003 production of Tales from the Vienna Woods by Odon von Horvath.

Aug 31, 2012•1 sec

Tartuffe

This is a workpack for Linday Posner's 2002 production Tartuffe by Moliere. Included in this pack are discussion points and practical exercises.

Aug 31, 2012•1 sec

The Caucasian Chalk Circle

This is a workpack for Sean Holmes' 2007 production of The Caucasian Chalk Circle by Bertolt Brecht. Included in this pack is a timeline of Brecht and workshop plans.

Aug 31, 2012•4 sec

The Cherry Orchard (2000)

This is a workpack for Trevor Nunn's 2000 production of The Cherry Orchard by Anton Chekhov. Included in this pack are discussion points and practical exercises.

Aug 31, 2012•1 sec

The Good Woman of Setzuan

This is a workpack for Stephen Powell's 2001 production of The Good Woman of Setzuan by Bertolt Brecht. Included in this pack are interviews with some of the creative team and articles on Brecht.

Aug 31, 2012•2 sec

The Hour We Knew Nothing of Each Other

This is a workpack for James Macdonald's 2008 production of The Hour We Knew Nothing of Each Other by Peter Handke. Included in this pack are interviews with the Costume Designer and Actor, as well an insight into the rehearsal process.

Aug 31, 2012•1 sec

The House of Bernarda Alba

This is a background pack for Howard Davies' 2005 production of The House of Bernard Alba by Federica Garcia Lorca.

Aug 31, 2012•1 sec

The Seagull

This is a workpack for Katie Mitchell's 2006 production of The Seagull by Anton Chekhov.

Aug 31, 2012•2 sec

The Threepenny Opera

This is a workpack for The Threepenny Opera, by Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill, in a small-scale 2003 production of an epic piece directed by Tom Baker. Included in this pack is an overview of Brecht and practical exercises.

Aug 31, 2012•2 sec

Three Sisters

A workpack for Anton Chekhov's Three Sisters directed by Katie Mitchell in 2003. Included in this pack is an introduction to Katie Mitchell's rehearsal process and practical exercises.

Aug 31, 2012•1 sec

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